In reply about back ache, gentle exercise is very good [ + alcohol ! ]

The Polar bear thing is right, the gun is really to scare them. Talking to the expedition leader, he has never had to shoot at a bear in 10 years visiting the Arctic. Just as well with my shooting incompetence.

Strange night out with a couple of colleagues. They cannot get their heads around the mental illness thing, I think they thought I was making it up: and they are doctors. Can't say I enjoyed the evening.

Hi all, back from my shooting training. The general view of the instructor was, that I could not hit a cows a##e with a banjo. However on the bright side, he said, your average Polar bear is a bit bigger target. I will go for further lesson nearer the time.

Sorry to hear some of you are poorly. My cure all should be just the tonic [ as long as you add the gin too ]

I am going for a drink tonight with a couple of ex colleagues. First time I have seen anyone from work since I left.

Need to go outside to plan where I am going to plant my tulips. Normally I just grow them in pots, but this year I am going to try some in one of the borders. I have chosen Negrita, as it is supposed to naturalise well.

Mrs G, the sign of a civilised society, is how it helps to look after those in need. Sadly our society does not meet that target without people like you fighting for what is right. I hope you get what you and your son deserve.